super complex/realistic insects

[Baltorigamist]

I don't have either book, but based on the CPs, about half of Sirgo's insects use one of two bases.

[cowburger13]

Try some of the models in Origami Zoo by Lang.

Most of the insects in 'origami zoo' aren't that difficult, and are not made from a square.

[cowburger13]

lionel albertino made a book on insects 'insect tome'. And manuel sirgo made 'origami bugs an beasts'. Haven't made any of the models in the books, so I can't tell you if there any good.. or complex for that matter.

They are good, but not that difficult.

[phillipcurl]

I'm going to stick with Kamiya's and Lang's diagrams and CP's... too much complication. some of sirgo's are nice, but my spanish is terrible, so i wouldn't buy his book.

[jeko]

some of sirgo's are nice, but my spanish is terrible, so i wouldn't buy his book.

Two of his books have actually been translated to English: "Origami Bugs and Beasts" and "Origami Menagerie: 21 Challenging Models" both from Dover Publications

[cowburger13]

btw: I prefer origami menagerie The boxpleated models at the end of the book are amazing!